Last Updated on April 13, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Mikal Bridges:

  • Full Name: Mikal Bridges
  • Nickname: The Warden
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 30, 1996
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
  • Weight: 209 lbs (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 25 (Phoenix Suns), 1 (Brooklyn Nets), 25 (New York Knicks)
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Great Valley High School (Malvern, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Villanova University (2015–2018)
  • NBA Draft: Drafted 10th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers (rights traded to the Phoenix Suns)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Suns (2018–2023)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2023–2024)
    • New York Knicks (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: 2 NCAA Championships with Villanova (2016, 2018); No NBA Championships
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: Mikal has two brothers, Eric and Jack Bridges.

Mikal Bridges is one of my favorite players in the NBA because of his durability. Finding an NBA player who plays close to a full season today is nearly impossible. Mikal Bridges, however, has not missed a game in his NBA career and is currently on a 556-game streak without missing since being drafted in 2018. This feat is particularly impressive by Bridges because he’s playing for a New York Knicks team coached by Tom Thibodeau that forced heavy minutes this season on all starters because they’re chasing a championship and don’t have a lot of depth coming off the bench. 4/14/2025

Notes:

  • Mikal Bridges’ height without shoes is 6 feet 5.75 inches (197 cm). With shoes, he measures 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm). These measurements were recorded during the 2013 Kevin Durant Skills Academy.
  • Mikal Bridges is listed at 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) tall and weighs 209 pounds (95 kilograms). During his college years at Villanova University, he was listed at 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) and 210 pounds (95 kilograms).
  • Similar players to Mikal Bridges include Trevor Ariza, Herbert Jones, Bruce Brown, Shane Battier, and Tayshaun Prince.

Fun Facts

  • Bridges’ 7’1″ wingspan allows him to guard multiple positions effectively, similar to the players listed.
  • He thrives as a catch-and-shoot option, fitting the mold of a classic “3-and-D” wing.
  • Bridges has proven incredibly reliable, playing in every game of his career so far, a quality that sets him apart.
  • Bridges also won two NCAA Championships with Villanova and is one of the top “3-and-D” players in the NBA.